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The State of the Nova Nation podcast

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00:29:41

State of the Nova Nation: Comeback 'Cats, Butler...

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2020/12/15

The Comeback 'Cats were at it in their Big East opener, as the Villanova Wildcats used a couple of massive runs in the second half to overcome a big deficit against their rival Georgetown Hoyas. Villanova heated up from long range, then clamped down on the defensive end to go ahead and ultimately win, 76-63. With the DePaul Blue Demons undergoing a COVID-related shutdown, the 'Cats now turn their attention to the Butler Bulldogs in their first true home game at Finneran Pavilion on Wednesday night

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00:47:59

State of the Nova Nation: Gearing up for Georgetown,...

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2020/12/10

The Villanova Wildcats begin conference play with a showdown against the Georgetown Hoyas. We take a look at the Wildcats' rivals, who enter Friday 2-2. There are also some more scheduling changes and potentially more matchups on the horizon. Aside from the scheduling scramble, we discuss Coach K's latest comments, and Jay Wright opens up about he feels about suits and basketball games. Does he want a more casual style moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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00:52:50

State of the Nova Nation: V's Up, Horns Down!

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2020/12/08

V's up, horns down! The Villanova Wildcats picked up a big 68-64 win over the Texas Longhorns in a contest between two top 25 ranked teams. We discuss some takeaways and standouts, as well as go through a crowded mailbag, where we discuss Jay Wright's hypothetical cowboy hat, early report card grades, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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00:48:32

State of the Nova Nation: Everything's Bigger In Texas

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2020/12/03

After an extended stay in Mohegan Sun, the Villanova Wildcats will finally say good bye to Bubbleville. Before leaving, they managed to pick up a lopsided win over the Hartford Hawks. While they were heavy favorites to emerge victorious, there were plenty of positives from the game -- from the bench production to the balanced scoring. Now, they'll gear up for a much tougher opponent in the Texas Longhorns, who are currently undefeated at 4-0. We preview Texas, and discuss the confirmed Dec. 19 game

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00:54:41

State of the Nova Nation: 2K Classic Champs, Bubble...

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2020/12/01

Apologies! Some technical issues caused by the recording device affected the final audio, so as a way to protect your ears from static and blown out audio, the best compromise was to make it sound like AM radio...which you'll see what we mean. This episode focuses on the Villanova Wildcats' season-opening early-season tournament win at the 2K Empire Classic, followed by a disappointing loss to Virginia Tech in overtime. With St. Joe's shutting down for COVID-related reasons, the Wildcats have

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00:42:35

State of the Nova Nation: Basketball is Back, Baylor...

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2020/11/25

For the first time in eight months, college basketball is back! Wednesday marks opening day for the 2020-21 season. The Villanova Wildcats open up things with the Boston College Eagles, a rematch of the 2006 Sweet 16. Afterwards, the Wildcats will take on the Arizona State Sun Devils or the Rhode Island Rams. The Baylor Bears had to drop out of the tournament due to their head coach testing positive for COVID-19, leading to the Rams to take their place. We preview and take another look at the teams

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00:55:10

State of the Nova Nation: Bey to Detroit, 2020-21...

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2020/11/19

Saddiq Bey is headed for Detroit, after the Pistons picked him up with the 19th overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft. We take a moment to congratulate the Villanova Wildcats standout. With Villanova players taken in four straight years, is it time for the world to stop sleeping on Jay Wright's ability to send players to the NBA? (Yes.) We also wrap up our look around the Big East with the second half of our 2020-21 season preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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01:05:54

State of the Nova Nation: March Madness Bubbles, One...

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2020/11/17

Normally we'd have an episode devoted to non-conference and then another for Big East play, but with the shortened season, we decided to preview all of Villanova's non-conference games and a couple of Big East teams. We'll hit the rest of the Big East teams on Thursday. Before we dive into the 2020-21 schedule, the NCAA announced that it will be bubbling up for the NCAA Tournament, with all rounds taking place in Indianapolis. Also, Barstool's Dave Portnoy made a visit to Campus Corner, one of the

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00:54:20

State of the Nova Nation: Season 6 Premiere, Early...

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2020/11/12

Chris Lane joins the State of the Nova Nation's Season 6 Premiere, where we discuss the team's high ceiling, preseason buzz, take a look at some Villanova Wildcats coming off of redshirt years. We also attempt to begin to piece together what the potential rotation looks like. It's a close to impossible task to truly project the rotation with the abundance of talented returners. Seems like a good problem for the 'Cats, as they've already received plenty of preseason buzz. With virtually everyone back

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01:02:26

State of the Nova Nation: Season 5 Finale, Reloading...

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2020/03/19

The college basketball season has come to an abrupt end. There's a different kind of March Madness, and it's not the NCAA Tournament. Live from self-quarantine zones, we discuss the end of the season and the shutdown of sports across the country. We recap the end of the Big East Tournament, the final AP poll, what could have been for the Villanova Wildcats, and what's in store for the future. Is everyone coming back? We also answer one last mailbag, with questions ranging from recruiting to Saddiq

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01:16:53

State of the Nova Nation: D-Rey Returns, Regular...

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2020/03/10

The regular season has come to a close. The Villanova Wildcats gutted out a close one against the Georgetown Hoyas, With the win over their rivals, the 'Cats have clinched the No. 2 seed at the Big East Tournament, as well as a share of the regular season title. We take a quick look back at the Georgetown game, as well as the bracket, before welcoming back former National Champion and coach, Darryl Reynolds, who has built his Stay Tuned Podcast into an entire network. Last time he was on the show,

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00:37:23

State of the Nova Nation: Playing the Spoiler,...

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2020/03/05

The Villanova Wildcats earned a huge road win on Wednesday, spoiling the Seton Hall Pirates' Senior Night and leaving Seton Hall to look elsewhere for the Big East regular season title. 'Nova led for a majority of the way, before hanging on for a two-point win. With one game left for the regular season, what are the possible scenarios for Villanova to finish in the top three? The Wildcats have one last game, a road showdown with their rival Georgetown Hoyas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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00:52:20

State of the Nova Nation: Falling to Friars, Preppin'...

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2020/03/03

With a loss to the Providence Friars, the Villanova Wildcats have to win out (and get some help from other teams) in order to have a chance at winning the Big East regular season. Unfortunately, their next opponent, the Seton Hall Pirates, are in the driver's seat and can potentially lock up the regular season crowd on Wednesday night, when the Wildcats come to town. We look back at a cold-shooting Providence game, prep for the upcoming Seton Hall game, and answer some fan questions. Also, the NCPA

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00:39:31

State of the Nova Nation: Senior Salute, Lowry Love,...

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2020/02/27

The Villanova Wildcats celebrated their lone senior, Tim Saunders, as well as their managers, with a win over the St. John's Red Storm. It was a night that was also dedicated to Kyle Lowry, who had his jersey retired. Now that the 'Cats have played their final Pavilion home game, they'll prepare for their final Wells Fargo Center game of the year. The Providence Friars are coming to town. We preview Ed Cooley's squad, which is coming in with three-straight wins, including victories over Seton Hall

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00:50:28

State of the Nova Nation: Roll 'Cats, Perretta's...

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2020/02/25

A nice weekend for the Villanova Wildcats. The men's basketball team expanded its winning streak, while we were away, with a red-hot shooting performance against the DePaul Blue Demons, and then a solid road win against the Xavier Musketeers. Now, the 'Cats are prepping for their game with St. John's. Meanwhile, the women's basketball team gave Harry Perretta and its seniors a wonderful send off on Senior Day over the weekend, upsetting No. 12-ranked DePaul. Cameron Onken went beast mode with the

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01:02:54

State of the Nova Nation: Back on Track, Philly...

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2020/02/18

The Villanova Wildcats are back on track, after breaking their losing streak with close win over Marquette Golden Eagles and a dominant second-half showing against the Temple Owls. With the win, 'Nova has moved up to No. 12 on the latest AP poll, seated higher than any other Big East team at the moment. Before we get to that, we have to address the New York Knicks' desire for Jay Wright. Also, no episode on Thursday, so we preview the upcoming games against the DePaul Blue Demons and Xavier

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00:47:14

State of the Nova Nation: Plundered by the Pirates,...

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2020/02/11

The Seton Hall Pirates handed the Villanova Wildcats their third-straight loss. What went wrong? Also, we take a look at a well-represented showing by the Big East in this week's polls, with five different teams now in the Top 25, and share our reactions to the NCAA's top four seeds. Now, the Wildcats will try to break the losing stretch with a rubber match with the Marquette Golden Eagles. Can Villanova bounce back with a win? Also, no episode on Thursday, since Chris is going on vacation, so we

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00:44:09

State of the Nova Nation: Killer Kamar, Setting Up...

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2020/02/06

Welp, that just happened. Leaky roofs, Butler Blue IV's debut, and a little Hinkle Fieldhouse magic to top it all off, as the Butler Bulldogs pull off an upset victory with a three-point buzzer beater by Kamar Baldwin to defeat the Villanova Wildcats. Villanova, who has now dropped back-to-back games, will try to recover, regroup, and return to the right path against the pesky Seton Hall Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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00:49:43

State of the Nova Nation: Tanoh represents at the...

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2020/02/04

We're a football podcast until further notice! Villanova Wildcats football alum Tanoh Kpassagnon wins a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs. The former defensive end standout logged a couple of tackles in the win, giving 'Nova another pro champion. On the basketball court, the news wasn't as good, as Villanova fell behind the Creighton Bluejays once again, but there would be no comeback this time around. Now, the 'Cats will prepare for a Wednesday showdown with Butler. Learn more about your ad

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00:26:57

State of the Nova Nation: MSG, Villanova's third home

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2020/01/30

The Villanova Wildcats just seem to love playing at Madison Square Garden, and Tuesday was no different. Villanova enjoyed its largest margin of victory in Big East play this season, with a 20-point win over the St. John's Red Storm. All five 'Cats were in double figures, with Collin Gillespie and Saddiq Bey leading the charge. Next up for the 'Cats is a showdown with the Creighton Bluejays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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